Events

Chicago Chocolate Tours is thrilled to be involved in the following events:

 

 

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Back for 2012, our special edition

Chocolate and Champagne Tour

What: Our annual "Chocolate and Champagne Tour" is back! Join us for an evening of chocolate, Champagne, and chocolate-Champagne confections! Learn about the history, myths, and pleasures of both chocolate and Champagne, two fantastic combinations of art and nature. And, celebrate Valentine's Day weekend, whether with girlfriends, sisters, a date, or by yourself - and make new friends!

Participating stores at this time include:

  • Teuscher Chocolates
  • More Cupcakes
  • Candyality
  • Visiting Chocolatier Chocolate Buddha
  • Grand finale to be announced

Stores are subject to change.

When: Friday, February 10, 2012 (always the Friday before Valentine's Day), 5:30 pm. The tour will last approximately 2 1/2 hours.

Where: Meet at 900 N. Michigan Avenue, inside by the ground-floor concierge desk.

Cost: $50 per person, includes chocolates, and Champagne.

Tickets: Click or call 312-929-2939 to purchase, or email us at info@chicagochocolatetours.com with any questions. (No Groupons, which are for public tours, not special edition or private tours.)

Here's to a sweet and sparkling Valentine's Day season!

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What: Women's Innovation Network (WIN) - Spa + Cupcakes networking event!
Network with women business owners and professionals at this fun and FREE event, featuring mini cupcakes, mini spa treatments, and big networking!
When: Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 2 - 3 pm.
Where: MySpa at the Fairmont Hotel, 200 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago.
Cost: Free of charge.
Parking: $9 for 3 hours, with a validation ticket from the spa desk.
RSVP: Space is limited; please rsvp to info@womensinnovationnetwork.org with the number of people in your party.
Website: www.ladiesofwin.org. The mission of Women's Innovation Network is to foster massive business growth for women entrepreneurs, through innovation, inclusion, and inspiration, in a positive and ethical environment.
 
 
 

 

Women's Innovation Network (WIN)

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Coming again in 2012: Have a sweet Mother's Day weekend with our -

Chocolate and Flowers Tours!

 


What: Our annual Chicago Chocolate Tours "Chocolate and Flowers Tours" are back! Celebrate Mother's Day, flowers, and chocolate on our special limited-edition walking tours featuring chocolate tasting, and  fun! Every woman gets a flower!

When:

  • Mother's Day weekend, every year: May 12 - 13, 2012!

Where: [From 2011:] Meet at 900 N. Michigan Avenue, inside by the concierge desk. We will visit Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafters, Teuscher Chocolates, More Cupcakes, Sarah's Pastries and Candies, and White House Black Market featuring our visiting chocolatier Katherine Anne Confections.  And every woman will receive a flower from Randolph Floral Designs! Participating stores are subject to change due to store hours. Advance registration please.

 

Cost: $50 per person, includes tour, chocolate and a flower. Because this is a private tour, no Groupons for public tours will be accepted. Purchase tickets here, or call us at 312-929-2939.

 

Happy Mother's Day!

 

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Coming again in 2012:

Sweet Meets Chic: *Chocolate + Fashion Tour* is back!

What: Join the Chicago Chocolate Tours annual Chocolate + Fashion Tour for a guided walking, tasting, shopping, and browsing tour to chocolate shops and bakeries, plus fashion boutiques! New for 2011: the tour will conclude with a Champagne and cupcake reception at Adele Dallas Orr boutique. $50 per person includes chocolate, gift bag, and reception.

When and where: September 2012 details to be announced.
  
2011 stops are scheduled to include:
  • Teuscher Chocolates
  • Kate Spade featuring Sarah's Pastries and Candies
  • Sofia Vintage boutique featuring Kokku Chocolatier
  • Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafters
  • More Cupcakes
  • Candyality
  • Adele Dallas Orr Boutique featuring Swirlz Cupcakes
 
Cost: $50 per person. Includes chocolate, gift bag, Champagne reception. 
Space is limited, and advance registration is required. You can purchase tickets online at www.chicagochocolatetours.com/buy, or by phone at 312-929-2939. Receive an extra chocolate gift if you pay with MasterCard. Or, contact us with questions.
  
Prizes: Prizes will be given for Best Outfit, Best Attitude, Best Chocolate Knowledge, and Best Shoes (please keep in mind though that this is a walking tour)!
  
Charity partner: tba.
 
 
Be chic, stay sweet!
 
Part of the inFashion shopping festival!
America's First Shopping Festival
 

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Hope to see you soon!

 ~Valerie Beck

President, Chicago Chocolate Tours

President, Women's Innovation Network (WIN)